Awful Splendour
Subtitle
A Fire History of Canada
Fire is a defining element in Canadian land and life. With few exceptions, Canada’s forests and prairies have evolved with fire. Its peoples have exploited fire and sought to protect themselves from its excesses and since Confederation, the country has devised various institutions to connect fire and society. The choices Canadians have made says a great deal about their national character. "Awful Splendour" narrates the history of this grand saga. It will interest geographers, historians and members of the fire community.
Bio
Stephen J. Pyne is a Regents' Professor for ASU's School of Life Sciences. He has written over 30 books, mostly on the history and management of wildland and rural fire, including big-screen surveys for the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe and the world generally, and is completing a multi-volume fire history of the U.S. and its regions since 1960.
Praise for this book
Stephen Pyne has written a most detailed account of fire in the ecological and cultural history of Canada from pre-historic times up to the climactic year of 2003 with a look beyond.
Roy Strang, BC Forest Professional
Fire is a defining element in Canadian land and life. With few exceptions, Canada’s forests and prairies have evolved with fire. … This book narrates the history of this relationship and will be of interest to geographers, historians, and members of the fire community.
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